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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
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... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n8 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n8 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... settings. * See the online specifications to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
... settings. * See the online specifications to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
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... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online...
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. See the online...
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... provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my...
... provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my...
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... Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer.
... Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer.
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The battery care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to 5 in the right pane and click Apply. 5 Click Advanced. 6 Select the desired... and the quick charge function. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
The battery care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to 5 in the right pane and click Apply. 5 Click Advanced. 6 Select the desired... and the quick charge function. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. Combinations...
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. Combinations...
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...the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. ...If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along...
...the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. ...If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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...Center, and change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer that may be ...as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 S2...
...Center, and change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer that may be ...as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 S2...
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... may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
... may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
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... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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... in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
... in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
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... the online specifications to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your system, turn on... button (1) to find out whether your recovery disc into place. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is not powered. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with an built-in the middle of the tray with the optical disc drive.
... the online specifications to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your system, turn on... button (1) to find out whether your recovery disc into place. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is not powered. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with an built-in the middle of the tray with the optical disc drive.
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model.